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...guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before you can access topics by clicking their titles. 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index ©CANON INC. 2013 CDD-E523-020 1 Cover ...Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera User Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode...
...guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before you can access topics by clicking their titles. 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index ©CANON INC. 2013 CDD-E523-020 1 Cover ...Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera User Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode...
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... Compatible Memory Cards The following items are included in the package. In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the camera. Also note that an approval is required to SD standards. Without approval, use , make sure the following memory cards (sold separately) can be... • Eye-Fi cards * Cards conforming to use in many countries or regions. Package Contents Before use of the card is not permitted. Camera A2600 Wrist Strap WS‑800 Getting Started Warranty Card A1400 Battery Pack NB‑11L Battery Charger CB‑2LF/CB‑2LFE • A ...
... Compatible Memory Cards The following items are included in the package. In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the camera. Also note that an approval is required to SD standards. Without approval, use , make sure the following memory cards (sold separately) can be... • Eye-Fi cards * Cards conforming to use in many countries or regions. Package Contents Before use of the card is not permitted. Camera A2600 Wrist Strap WS‑800 Getting Started Warranty Card A1400 Battery Pack NB‑11L Battery Charger CB‑2LF/CB‑2LFE • A ...
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... performances or exhibitions, or in some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to be recorded in a way that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for protection against scratches during shipment. Preliminary Notes and Legal...
... performances or exhibitions, or in some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to be recorded in a way that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for protection against scratches during shipment. Preliminary Notes and Legal...
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide A2600 Speaker Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Lens Shutter button Lamp Power button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover Indicator DC coupler cable port Strap ...)> button FUNC./SET button / Right button / Down button button Speaker Viewfinder Indicator Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 4
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide A2600 Speaker Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Lens Shutter button Lamp Power button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover Indicator DC coupler cable port Strap ...)> button FUNC./SET button / Right button / Down button button Speaker Viewfinder Indicator Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 4
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... on back Right button on back Down button on back • Shooting modes and on the camera model: A2600 : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A2600 only A1400 : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A1400 only • This guide uses PowerShot A2600 illustrations and screenshots for all explanations. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations...
... on back Right button on back Down button on back • Shooting modes and on the camera model: A2600 : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A2600 only A1400 : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A1400 only • This guide uses PowerShot A2600 illustrations and screenshots for all explanations. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations...
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........... 111 Handling Precautions 117 Specifications 117 Index 121 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index ...Mode 33 Shooting (Smart Auto 34 Common, Convenient Features....38 Image Customization Features.....42 Helpful Shooting Features............44 Customizing Camera Operation 44 3 Other Shooting Modes.........45 Specific Scenes 46 Applying Special Effects 48 Special Modes for Other Purposes 51...
........... 111 Handling Precautions 117 Specifications 117 Index 121 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index ...Mode 33 Shooting (Smart Auto 34 Common, Convenient Features....38 Image Customization Features.....42 Helpful Shooting Features............44 Customizing Camera Operation 44 3 Other Shooting Modes.........45 Specific Scenes 46 Applying Special Effects 48 Special Modes for Other Purposes 51...
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... (= 46) Applying special effects t Fireworks (= 46) Vivid Colors (= 48) Poster Effect (= 48) Fish-Eye Effect (= 48) Miniature Effect (= 49) Toy Camera Effect (= 50) Monochrome (= 50) zzWhile adjusting image settings (Live View Control 47 zzFocus on faces 34, 46, 59 zzWithout using the flash (Flash Off 41... 93 Save zzSave images to a computer 24 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 7
... (= 46) Applying special effects t Fireworks (= 46) Vivid Colors (= 48) Poster Effect (= 48) Fish-Eye Effect (= 48) Miniature Effect (= 49) Toy Camera Effect (= 50) Monochrome (= 50) zzWhile adjusting image settings (Live View Control 47 zzFocus on faces 34, 46, 59 zzWithout using the flash (Flash Off 41... 93 Save zzSave images to a computer 24 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 7
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... it from infants when using a dry cloth, wipe away any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions described below. A2600 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. • Do not use...5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 8 Exposure to the intense light produced by the camera may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could damage your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. This could result in electrical shock or fire. Do not use of the...
... it from infants when using a dry cloth, wipe away any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions described below. A2600 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. • Do not use...5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 8 Exposure to the intense light produced by the camera may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could damage your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. This could result in electrical shock or fire. Do not use of the...
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...Do not place anything, such as the sun on a clear day). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 9 Caution Denotes the ...damage. If the screen cracks, injury may cause the product to overheat and distort, resulting in the following places: - A2600 • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is charging. This may result from the broken fragments. •...
...Do not place anything, such as the sun on a clear day). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 9 Caution Denotes the ...damage. If the screen cracks, injury may cause the product to overheat and distort, resulting in the following places: - A2600 • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is charging. This may result from the broken fragments. •...
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Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 10 Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • Do not sit down with the screen. • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 10 Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • Do not sit down with the screen. • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.
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4 Basic Guide Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer Initial Preparations 12 Trying the Camera Out 18 Using the Software 21 System Map 26 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 11
4 Basic Guide Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer Initial Preparations 12 Trying the Camera Out 18 Using the Software 21 System Map 26 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 11
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... down ( ). XXThe charging lamp turns orange and charging begins. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 3 Remove the battery.... Attaching the Strap zzThread the end of the strap through the loop on the flash. A2600 Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the battery charged. 1 Insert the battery. Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as...
... down ( ). XXThe charging lamp turns orange and charging begins. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 3 Remove the battery.... Attaching the Strap zzThread the end of the strap through the loop on the flash. A2600 Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the battery charged. 1 Insert the battery. Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as...
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... may damage the battery. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 13 A2600 Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. 1 Open the cover. zzWhile pressing the battery lock in the...
... may damage the battery. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 13 A2600 Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. 1 Open the cover. zzWhile pressing the battery lock in the...
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...and open it clicks into the closed position ( ). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 14 Compatible Batteries Use ...AA alkaline batteries or Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately, = 88). • Due to the variations in performance of other batteries, use of specified batteries only...
...and open it clicks into the closed position ( ). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 14 Compatible Batteries Use ...AA alkaline batteries or Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately, = 88). • Due to the variations in performance of other batteries, use of specified batteries only...
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...clicks into the closed position ( ). • For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on memory cards with this camera (= 82). 1 Check the card's write-protect tab. zzSlide the cover ( ) and open it clicks into the locked position. Label 3 ...up until it clicks into the unlocked position. 2 Open the cover. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 15 zzMake sure the ...
...clicks into the closed position ( ). • For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on memory cards with this camera (= 82). 1 Check the card's write-protect tab. zzSlide the cover ( ) and open it clicks into the locked position. Label 3 ...up until it clicks into the unlocked position. 2 Open the cover. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 15 zzMake sure the ...
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... power button. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu...as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on . zzPress the buttons to complete the setting. You can also add a date stamp to choose... daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] in image properties when you wish (=41). 1 Turn the camera on. zzPress the buttons to shots, if you shoot, and it is displayed. 2 Set the date and time...
... power button. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu...as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on . zzPress the buttons to complete the setting. You can also add a date stamp to choose... daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] in image properties when you wish (=41). 1 Turn the camera on. zzPress the buttons to shots, if you shoot, and it is displayed. 2 Set the date and time...
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... button, and then press the button. 3 Set the display language. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index • You can... be retained for about 4 hours once you turn the camera on the [3] tab. 17 zzPress the buttons to choose a language, and then press the button. zzPress the buttons to choose [Date/Time], ...
... button, and then press the button. 3 Set the display language. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index • You can... be retained for about 4 hours once you turn the camera on the [3] tab. 17 zzPress the buttons to choose a language, and then press the button. zzPress the buttons to choose [Date/Time], ...
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...are in and enlarge the subject, move it determines the scene. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 18 zzPress the ...scene icon is played, and in the upper right of the screen. zzTo zoom in focus. 3 Compose the shot. XXAs the camera shoots, a shutter sound is displayed in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection at ...
...are in and enlarge the subject, move it determines the scene. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 18 zzPress the ...scene icon is played, and in the upper right of the screen. zzTo zoom in focus. 3 Compose the shot. XXAs the camera shoots, a shutter sound is displayed in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection at ...
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A2600 XXFrames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are identified by a [ To play movies, go to step 3. ] icon. The camera beeps twice as follows. 1 Enter Playback mode. zzPress and hold the buttons to stop shooting. zzMovies are in ...button. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 19 The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed. 2 Browse through images...
A2600 XXFrames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are identified by a [ To play movies, go to step 3. ] icon. The camera beeps twice as follows. 1 Enter Playback mode. zzPress and hold the buttons to stop shooting. zzMovies are in ...button. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 19 The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed. 2 Browse through images...
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... erasure, press the buttons to choose [Erase], and then press the button. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 20 Erasing the Images You can also erase all images...
... erasure, press the buttons to choose [Erase], and then press the button. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 20 Erasing the Images You can also erase all images...